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the geographical, historical and cultural center of Tibet which
has drawn countless pilgrims, travellers, adventurers and
invaders over the centuries. Highlights of Central Tibet
provides a wonderful opportunity to visit Lhasa, the capital and
spiritual heart of Tibet, and its major cities, holy shrines,
monuments, and to explore the fascinating cultural and religious
aspects of Tibetan Buddhism and its people.
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7
DAYS in Tibet & 4 DAYS in Nepal easy touring and day hikes - 10 nights hotel
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Arrive Kathmandu
(1,337m/4,385ft) |
| DAY
2 |
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Tour Kathmandu (Pashupatinath
temple and Boudhanath stupa) |
| DAY
3 |
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Fly to Gongkar and
drive to Tsethang (3,550m/11,644ft), tour Yambulhakhang (oldest
building in Tibet) |
| DAY 4 |
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Day excursion to
Samye monastery |
| DAY 5 |
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Drive to Lhasa
(3,600m/11,808ft) visiting Mindroling monastery en route. Later
visit Jokhang and the Barkhor |
| DAY
6 |
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Tour Lhasa (Potala
palace, Norbulingka summer palace and Sera monastery) |
| DAY
7 |
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Drive out of Lhasa to
cross the Khamba La (4,970m/16,302ft) and Karo La (5,045m/16,548ft)
passes to skirt Yamdrok Tso Lake and reach Gyantse
(3,950m/12,956ft). Visit Kumbum stupa |
| DAY
8 |
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Drive to Shigatse
(3,850m/12,628ft) visiting Shula monastery en route. Tour
Tashilhunpo monastery |
| DAY
9 |
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Return to Lhasa by the
northern route over the Dugu La (4,840m/15,875ft) and Shug La
(5,300m/17,384ft) passes |
| DAY 10 |
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Drive to Gongkar and
fly to Kathmandu |
| DAY 11 |
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Depart Kathmandu |
GRADE A (Easy): Touring with short day walks at medium to high altitudes that
are suitable for people of all ages. No special physical preparation
is required as this trip can be enjoyed by anyone who leads a fairly
active life.
Trip Dates
(7 days in Tibet and 4 days in Nepal
start Tuesday end Friday)
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2206 |
22 jun |
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02 jul |
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HT 1307 |
13 jul |
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23 jul |
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HT 1008 |
10 aug |
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20 aug |
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HT 3108 |
31 aug |
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10 sep |
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HT 2106 |
21 jun |
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01 jul |
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HT 1207 |
12 jul |
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22 jul |
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HT 0908 |
09 aug |
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19 aug |
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HT 3008 |
30 aug |
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09 sep |
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LAND & INTERNAL AIR COST (in twin sharing basis) +
Visa Fee
Land Cost
£ 990 (12 to 15 members)
£ 1200 (8 to 11 members)
£ 1560 (4 to 7 members)
£ 2040 (2 to 3 members)
Airfare
£ 470 (Kathmandu - Gongkar - Kathmandu)
(Airfare subject to change)
Single Supplement
£ 290
Chinese Visa Fee to be paid in Kathmandu in US $ cash only
$ 225 (US Nationals - approximately £ 135)
$ 140 (Other Nationals - approximately £ 85)
COST INCLUDES
- Expert Leader
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All airport transfers in
Kathmandu and Gongkar
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All hotel accommodations
on Bed and Breakfast basis in Kathmandu: 3 nights Hotel Yak and
Yeti (5 Star Deluxe Hotel)
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Sight seeing tour of
Kathmandu as per itinerary with city guide, transfer and
entrance fees
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Tibet permit fee
- All hotel
accommodations on Full Board basis in Tibet: 7 nights
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All transfers and sight
seeing tours of Tibet as per itinerary with an English speaking
guide and monastery/monument entrance fees
COST DOES NOT
INCLUDE
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